Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk Mason Lake fishing
Mason Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Crappie on a reservoir. Also recorded: Musky and Catfish. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, and dawn and dusk for Musky.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2014
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.7 in
- Surface acres
- 882
Fish at Mason Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 5 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Musky Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Musky species guide Catfish Confirmed present
Mason Lake is an 882 acre lake in Adams and Marquette Counties, with a maximum depth of 9 feet. Fish species present include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Catfish. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Mason Lake is stocked
About 83 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Adams County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2014
500
Fish stocked in 2015
749
Fish stocked in 2016
5,100
Fish stocked in 2017
4,346
Fish stocked in 2019
36,910
Fish stocked in 2022
25,912
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Northern Pike | 7,965 | 5.6 in | report |
| 2022 | Crappie | 8,803 | 1.8 in | report |
| 2022 | Bluegill | 9,144 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2019 | Bluegill | 33,560 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2019 | Bluegill | 3,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 350 | 13 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 500 | 14 in | report |
| 2017 | Bluegill | 3,846 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Bluegill | 4,600 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 500 | 13 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 749 | 12 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 500 | 11 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Briggsville, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
Three ramps with docks: an Adams County ramp with a vault toilet and daily launch fee, a Town of New Haven ramp with limited parking, and a Town of Douglas ramp whose trailer parking is by the fire station across Hwy A. Stumps stand in parts of this shallow, dammed lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Mason Lake
Anglers should be aware that the lake's water clarity is very low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Mason Lake?
Fishing Mason Lake usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 6 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more. Northern Pike was last stocked 2022, averaging 11.4 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.1 in. Crappie was last stocked 2022, averaging 1.8 in. Musky and Catfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Mason Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 83 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Adams County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2018, 2020, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Mason Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.7 in. Northern Pike average 11.4 in. Bluegill average 2.1 in. Crappie average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Mason Lake?
The nearest town is Briggsville, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Three ramps with docks: an Adams County ramp with a vault toilet and daily launch fee, a Town of New Haven ramp with limited parking, and a Town of Douglas ramp whose trailer parking is by the fire station across Hwy A. Stumps stand in parts of this shallow, dammed lake.
Which lakes near Mason Lake were stocked more recently?
Delton Lake (9.4 mi), Swan Lake (14.5 mi), Easton Lake (15.7 mi), and Lawrence Pond (16 mi) were stocked more recently. Delton Lake is also stocked with Bluegill and Northern Pike, Easton Lake is also stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, and Northern Pike, and Lawrence Pond is also stocked with Crappie.